But within this charm, which is like a magical demon aura, there's an inexplicable blend of noble and majestic temperament—a sacred and inviolable feeling, one that can only be admired from afar and not approached closely—as if stepping closer without permission would be a great disrespect...

The nearly contradictory sensations mix together, creating a kind of neutralizing reaction, yet without diminishing their respective effects. Instead, it adds a layer of mystery to the overall temperament.

Now she keeps feeling that this encounter is swirling in her mind, and there's a burgeoning impulse in her heart—a desire to throw caution to the wind and express her intense emotions. But every time the impulse overwhelms reason, she instantly recalls the inherent contradiction hidden within that strange allure.

So in an instant, it's as if a basin of clear water is poured over her head, and she wakes up again.

Then, after a while, as she can't help but recall, she's drawn into that peculiar charm once more… thus, trapped in a ceaseless cycle of entanglement, feeling lost, bewildered, and at a loss for what to do.

......

Gu Mo had also noticed that something wasn't right.

From the moment he walked in, he seemed to draw attention. Initially, he didn't mind it too much until the salesgirl's behavior gradually became peculiar, making him suddenly realize that the situation might require some attention.

The girl was normal at first, merely nodding when declined to follow, not too concerned. But later, she started paying attention to this side and slowly couldn't help but come over, as if a subtle change occurred in her thoughts... and then her gaze began to turn fervent and even dangerous…

The attention wasn't solely due to him but also caused by the two "spirits" hovering around him.

The Nine-tailed fox is the source of that charm, seemingly magical yet curse-like demonic allure. After all, legends have persistently told of Nine-tailed demons transforming into peerless beauties to seduce monarchs, inherently possessing the power to bewitch people. Not to mention predecessors like Daji and Tamamo no Mae, even in the era of the instance he was in, there were two typical examples.

The Warring States top beauty Ah Shi and her daughter Chacha…

If not for Gu Mo's interference, the Nine-tailed should have chosen Ah Shi and, after her death, chosen her daughter.

Though it sounds odd, those possessed by the Nine-tailed seem to share some… hmm, common traits. This likely doesn't change with the gender of the possessed, but Gu Mo is an uncommon male example, making it quite peculiar.

He guessed his current situation might be just that—when others come into close contact with him for some time, they easily become enchanted, with symptoms intensifying over time.

Previously unnoticed probably because those who came into contact with him were quite extraordinary, and most were male. The few remaining examples, such as Hidechika or Minamoto no Yoshiie, are either innately unique or extremely special themselves, so it's perfectly normal for them to be unaffected.

"This is a bit of trouble…"

He touched his cheek, sensing the odd gazes from those passing by, Gu Mo silently lowered his head, trying to minimize his presence as he moved forward.

He was a bit worried, even allowing his mind to wander, thinking that he might return to that Warring States Era world and leave his mark in history... and then, these related events might also be recorded about this matter?

If by any chance, later generations remember him in that world as a renowned historical figure, and he ends up in some game's card pool…

These records may very well become significant evidence for gender alterations.

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